Baby Squirrels and Raccoons Abound

It’s been so rainy lately… Goodbye April showers…bring on those May flowers!

We know, we know– it’s just typical springtime weather.

And just as typical, we know this April to May transition is filled with baby squirrels and raccoons.

And, in the world of nuisance animal removal that means an increase in the number of calls to retrieve babies and their mothers from nests in walls, attics, chimneys, and other hard to reach places.

Right now, there are lots of little squirrels and raccoons in nests all over Summit, Stark, and Portage counties. And, as they are getting older, they are starting to attract attention.

Baby Squirrels and Raccoons Get Noticed

Baby squirrels and raccoons develop quickly. And once they do, homeowners take notice.

Here is a squirrel nest that was noticed recently. Ryan found these squirrels in it.

In fact, once the babies of this Spring start to make noises and move all around, their presence is hard to ignore.

If you have noticed what you believe are the sounds of baby raccoons or squirrels, it is time to make a plan.

More animals living in your attic or soffit only means more problems.

For us, the solution to making your home animal-free again is two-fold:

Get the squirrels or raccoons out – mom and babies.
Make a repair so that no squirrels, raccoons other animals are able to move into the damaged opening of the house.

Removal needs to be timed so that babies aren’t left inside, especially if they are not accessible. Here is a video of some raccoons that were accessible.

If access is poor, it is sometimes best to let them alone until they are old enough to come out on their own. And remember, this won’t take months-only weeks.

Removal and Repair of Squirrels & Raccoons

Then, quality repair for the damaged area is the priority.

This spot at the right, for example, will only invite more animals if a repair isn’t made after the raccoons using it are removed.

A full service nuisance animal removal company like Frontline Animal Removal makes guaranteed, professional repairs. Choosing an animal control company that does removal AND repairs minimizes some of the hassle that nuisance squirrels and raccoons bring.